CPSC News

Safety Risk Prompts Recall of 440K Nest Smoke Alarms

Government regulators on Wednesday said that they have approved Nest Labs’ plans to fix a feature in its smoke alarms that could prevent them from sounding immediately. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday that the company will recall …

Ergobaby is ‘Company Doe’ in Product Safety Case

Company Doe is a secret no more. Ergobaby, a company that makes and sells baby carriers, acknowledged Thursday it is the firm known as “Company Doe” in a lawsuit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The company sued over a …

ATV Deaths Decline, Injuries Remain High

According to data released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, child deaths decreased slightly in 2012, while serious injuries caused by all-terrain vehicles to ATV riders of all ages appear to have increased slightly in 2012. Tragically, at least 54 …

Retailers Recall Potentially Dangerous Magnet Sets

Six retailers have agreed to a voluntary recall of a brand of potentially dangerous high-powered magnet sets after the importer refused to participate. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday that Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, Brookstone, Marbles …

CPSC Says 12,200 Specialized Bikes Recalled

About 12,200 bicycles made by Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. are being taken off the market because of a problem that could cause riders to fall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday. The agency said the steerer tube at the …

CPSC Issues Recall for 327 Polaris Vehicles

The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday issued a recall for about 327 Polaris off-highway vehicles, because of a defect that could possibly cause a crash. The commission said on its website that the throttle on the 2013 Polaris Ranger …

Fisher-Price Recalls Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleepers Due to Mold Risk

After Fisher-Price received 600 reports of mold, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher-Price, announced a voluntary recall of all 800,000 units of the company’s Newborn Rock ‘n Play Sleeper. Sixteen consumers have reported that their infants have …

Retailers Recall 150,000 Baby Recliners of Defunct Manufacturer

Four national retailers agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The recall covers …

Addressing New Product Risks a Challenge for CPSC

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) faces major hurdles in addressing new product risks, according to a recent study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Currently the CPSC uses market surveillance and formal agreements to oversee new product safety; however, …

CPSC Recalls 450,000 LG and Kenmore Washing Machines

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling more than 450,000 LG and Kenmore Elite Brand top-loading washing machines. The agency announced the recall Tuesday. It says an unbalanced load can cause the washing machines to shake excessively and the …